I am so grateful to have not one but two awesome Christian fantasy authors as guests on my blog today. They recently released two amazing books, which are spotlighted at the end of this post.
1. How do you get inspiration to write?
Tricia: Reading a variety of genres gives me random inspiration. I also get a lot of inspiration from all the traveling, camping, and hiking I’ve done across the United States, which is why most of my settings are based on somewhere I’ve personally been.
Jaye: Most of my inspiration probably comes from movies or TV series. I love visual inspiration and getting to study the way characters interact with each other. Of course, I do get inspiration from reading as well.
I am the same way when it comes to inspiration! I am so glad to have fellow authors to relate to about writing.
2. How do you incorporate your faith through your writing?
Jaye: It pretty much just happens naturally. I don’t even know how I would go about writing a story that did not have faith incorporated into it. It’s the only thing in hard times that offers hope. That’s what I always notice when I read non Christian books. There’s no ultimate hope, and it gets rather depressing sometimes. So having that element of hope in my writing is a big deal to me.
Tricia: Like Jaye, my books are overtly Christian fantasy. I spend a lot of time in The Blades of Acktar asking and confronting the hard faith questions.
3. Who is your favorite character from your novels?
Tricia: Leith. Do I need to say more?
Jaye: Jace. Short and simple, like Tricia’s answer. 😀
I’m not sure who I would choose from their novels, but Leith and Jace are among my favorites.
About Bitter Winter
Already struggling with a harsh winter and the threat of food shortage, a catastrophic event leaves those in the Landale camps reeling. Just when things couldn’t get much worse, camp members fall ill with the same devastating sickness that’s sweeping across the country.
Determined to gain the cure, Jace sets off to Valcré. However, there are only two sources—the queen, or a powerful gang of smugglers who have made the dangerous city their home. When Jace gains audience with the gang leader, he finds the price of the cure is steeper than any of them imagined, forcing him to make an impossible choice—betray his conscience or let those he loves die.
Available now on Amazon!
About Lacy
The last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can’t help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how desperately she needs rescue and protection.
When Lacy shares a life or death secret with him, Aaron is willing to risk everything to help her and to show her Elôm’s love. Yet, such a choice could destroy his reputation and maybe even cost him his freedom.
An Ilyon Chronicles Novella
Available now on Amazon!
Haven’t discovered the world of Ilyon yet? Find out more at the official Ilyon Chronicles website!
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About the Author
Jaye L. Knight is an award-winning author, homeschool graduate, and shameless tea addict with a passion for Christian fantasy. Armed with an active imagination and love for adventure, Jaye weaves stories of truth, faith, and courage with the message that even in the deepest darkness, God’s love shines as a light to offer hope. She has been penning stories since the age of eight and resides in the Northwoods ofWisconsin.
You can connect with Jaye on her website, blog, Facebook, and Etsy.
About Decree
The Adventure Continues.
Discover more of The Blades of Acktar in this collection of novellas and short stories.
The Blades as They Should’ve Been
A test and the Gathering of Nobles will decide Leith and Martyn’s futures. Can they fight to become more than the Blades they were? Will Keevan accept the man who attempted to kill him as family?
The First Mission
When Martyn visits Surgis, his past seems determined to haunt him. Can he figure out how to forgive, especially when confronted with an enemy in need of his help?
To the Far Great Mountains
A death sends Leith and Martyn far beyond the borders of Acktar. Will they be able to arrest their quarry before they are caught themselves?
From the story of how Leith and Martyn met to Ranson’s search for a life outside of the Blades,these stories will answer plaguing questions and expand the world of Acktar.
Available now on Amazon!
Haven’t discovered the The Blades of Acktar yet? Find out more at on the official Blades of Acktar page.
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About the Author
Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn’t writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.
You can connect with Tricia on her blog, Facebook, and Instagram.